Reader Response Forum
12/03/2010 04:16
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Candlelight Vigil For Slain Toddler
This was the scene last night at the candle-light vigil held on the steps of the Alberta Legislature for a murdered Morinville toddler. - Photo by Velvet Martin of the city.
Don,
The vigil was absolutely beautiful; thank you for choosing to highlight awareness in the public sector. The speakers were brilliant and it is a shame - truly - that all political leaders of our Province were absent from the ceremony because there was a great wealth of wisdom to be taken in and valued.
I have never attended such a spiritual gathering as was in place for this little girl ... Aboriginally-inspired, people were visibly moved and affected by the tragedy that occurred within our community. So many within the crowd had their own personal tragedies to share and it is true as one person relayed: The child may have been anyone's so it is imperative that we each take a stance to ensure that every life (and death) is embraced, valued and protected.
A Reverend, Advocates, and a Lawyer for the People were on site to participate in generating change and hope for children of the future. The sole absence that hindered the tribute was the fact that imposed legislation prevented the child and her family from being named. That, I feel, is a tragedy in itself: It is re-victimization of an already horrendous event and further traumatizes a family who is denied its identity.
Transparency is desired as a means of achieving justice and prevention; yet those who harm children are better protected than the victims themselves. Furthermore, policies are meaningless if Leaders choose not to recognize flaws, be inspired to listen to Public out-cry by seeking to remedy situations and actually impart legislation through education of its representatives to follow-through with recommendations.
Sincerely,
Velvet Martin
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Thanks for the overview and the picture too Velvet. Sometimes privacy legislation stands in the way of certain situations. This is one of them.
Boogie Woogie!
Old friend Merv Hawkins of London, Ontario sent along this clip. The darn thing makes me tired now just watching it, but my oh my, there WAS a day! Enjoy!
Playing This Weekend At LB’s Pub
